Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officer

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Your role:

This is a dual-mandate position that sits at the heart of Alter Domus's financial crime framework, combining a critical local regulatory responsibility with a broad Group-level governance and policy remit.

As Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officer, you will be the nominated compliance officer across all licences held by Alter Domus in Malta, acting as the primary point of contact for the MFSA and FIAU and providing oversight of all compliance and AML/CFT obligations across the Malta business.

Within the Group Financial Crime Governance & Policy team, you will play a central role in shaping the Group's financial crime policy framework, driving consistency of standards across jurisdictions, and providing authoritative advisory support to the first line of defence.

Your responsibilities:

The role will report to the Head of Financial Crime Governance & Policy as well as the local Board of Directors, with direct access to local and AD Group compliance support functions.

Malta Compliance

• Perform the Compliance Officer role across all licences held by Alter Domus in Malta, including corporate services, fund services, trustee services and custody
• Ensure that client due diligence is collected to the appropriate standard in order to comply with all applicable regulatory and legal requirements in Malta
• Ensure compliance monitoring is undertaken in accordance with the compliance monitoring plan, ensuring that Alter Domus Malta remains compliant with all applicable regulatory and AML/CFT requirements
• Prepare and present relevant compliance reporting to the various Boards of Alter Domus Malta
• Ensure all required regulatory reporting to the MFSA and FIAU within prescribed deadlines
• Oversight of the process for monitoring the MFSA and FIAU websites for the release of revised standards and guidance, and ensuring that updates are promptly brought to the attention of the Boards and all relevant employees
• Update compliance and AML manuals for Alter Domus Malta, ensuring they remain aligned with local regulatory requirements at all times
• Ensure the ongoing maintenance of internal policies and procedures in compliance with local regulatory standards
• Provide support and training to staff across Alter Domus Malta on compliance and AML/CFT matters
• Provide guidance and support to the business on all compliance and regulatory matters as they arise

Group Financial Crime Governance & Policy

• Support in the maintenance of the Group Financial Crime Risk Appetite Framework, including Risk Appetite Statements, supporting policies and Key Risk Indicators
• Perform financial crime regulatory horizon scanning, monitoring developments across key jurisdictions, assessing their impact on the Group.
• Drive and oversee the first line implementation of new and updated policies and standards, working collaboratively with business teams to embed requirements effectively
• Support in the development and maintenance of Group Financial Crime Policies, Standards and Guidance, ensuring they remain current, proportionate and fit for purpose.
• Provide authoritative advisory support to the first line of defence on the implementation of Group policies and standards, ensuring clarity and consistency of application across the business
• Support on the design and implementation of the Groups risk rating framework.
• Support the design and delivery of Group-wide financial crime training, culture and awareness initiatives.
• Contribute to the definition, ownership and maintenance of the Group's framework for the identification, escalation and management of policy breaches and exceptions, and perform oversight of breaches of policy across the Group.

Your profile:

• 10+ years of experience in a financial crime compliance role, ideally within a regulated financial services environment encompassing fund administration, corporate services, trusts or related sector
• Strong working knowledge of the MFSA regulatory framework and FIAU guidance, including the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations and associated Implementing Procedures
• Proven experience in the development and implementation of financial crime policies, standards and governance frameworks
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT risk methodologies, including country risk, sector risk and customer/investor risk rating frameworks
• Experience in regulatory horizon scanning and translating regulatory developments into actionable policy and procedural change
• Ability to operate effectively across both a local regulatory compliance function and a broader group governance and advisory role, managing competing priorities with confidence
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to present complex compliance matters clearly to Boards, senior management and regulators
• Experience of working within or managing compliance teams
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a high degree of personal integrity and professional judgement
• A relevant professional qualification in compliance, law, or financial crime (e.g. ICA, CAMS, legal qualification)

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Equity Statement 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

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